2026 comparison
Calais vs Liévin: 2026 comparison
Calais has more inhabitants than Liévin: 68,246 versus 30,398, or 2.2 times as many. Calais covers a larger area (33.5 km² versus 12.8 km²), but Liévin is more densely populated: 2,369 inhabitants per km² versus 2,037.
The median apartment price is higher in Calais: €1,947 per m² versus €1,405. The median standard of living is higher in Calais (€20,270 a year versus €20,030).
The two cities are 87 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Calais
City in Pas-de-Calais
FPas-de-Calais62Hauts-de-France
- Population
- 68,246 inhab.
- 77th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 33.5 km²
- Density
- 2,037 per km²
Liévin
City in Pas-de-Calais
FPas-de-Calais62Hauts-de-France
- Population
- 30,398 inhab.
- 286th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 12.8 km²
- Density
- 2,369 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
CalaisLiévin
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Calais2.2 times as high | 68,246 | 30,398 | More populous: Calais2.2 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Liévin+6.2 pts | −7.3% | −1.2% | Smaller decline: Liévin+6.2 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Liévin+2.2 pts | −6.8% | −4.6% | Smaller decline: Liévin+2.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Liévin+16% | 2,037 | 2,369 | Denser: Liévin+16% |
| Under 15More young people: Liévin+1.5 pt | 17.6% | 19.1% | More young people: Liévin+1.5 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Calais+0.3 pt | 18.9% | 18.6% | More seniors: Calais+0.3 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Liévin+0.23 | 2.05 | 2.28 | Larger households: Liévin+0.23 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Calais+39% | 1,947 | 1,405 | More expensive: Calais+39% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Calais+2% | 1,519 | 1,491 | More expensive: Calais+2% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Calais+3% | 11.6 | 11.3 | More expensive: Calais+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Liévin+5% | 8.8 | 9.3 | More expensive: Liévin+5% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Calais+3.3 pts | 44.1% | 40.9% | More homeowners: Calais+3.3 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Liévin+25 pts | 50.2% | 74.8% | More houses: Liévin+25 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Liévin+28 pts | 31.0% | 59.3% | More social housing: Liévin+28 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Calais+1.8 pt | 2.4% | 0.5% | More second homes: Calais+1.8 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Calais+3.4 pts | 9.8% | 6.4% | More vacant homes: Calais+3.4 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Liévin+21 pts | 48.75% | 69.69% | Higher rate: Liévin+21 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Calais+1% | 20,270 | 20,030 | Higher: Calais+1% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Liévin+0.7 pt | 28.5% | 29.2% | Higher: Liévin+0.7 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Calais+5% | €21,561 | €20,537 | Higher: Calais+5% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Calais+4.9 pts | 35% | 30% | More taxpaying households: Calais+4.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Calais+0.6 pt | 68.9% | 68.2% | Higher: Calais+0.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Calais+2.4 pts | 22.3% | 19.9% | Higher: Calais+2.4 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Natacha Bouchart | Dany Paiva | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | Rassemblement national | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Calais+3.8 pts | 100% | 96% | Better covered: Calais+3.8 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Calais+19% | 56.1383 in total | 47.0143 in total | More shops per capita: Calais+19% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Calais+13% | 18.6127 in total | 16.450 in total | More per capita: Calais+13% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Calais+19% | 26.7182 in total | 22.468 in total | More per capita: Calais+19% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Liévin+73% | 16.6113 in total | 28.687 in total | More per capita: Liévin+73% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Calais+11% | 1.510 in total | 1.34 in total | More per capita: Calais+11% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Calais5.3 times as high | 1.812 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Calais5.3 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Calais+2 | 3 | 1 | More stations: Calais+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Liévin+12% | 3.8 | 4.3 | Better access: Liévin+12% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Calais+5% | 7.652 in total | 7.222 in total | More per capita: Calais+5% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Liévin2.9 times as high | 6.343 in total | 18.155 in total | More per capita: Liévin2.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Liévin+9% | 4.531 in total | 4.915 in total | More per capita: Liévin+9% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Calais+34% | 4.027 in total | 3.09 in total | More per capita: Calais+34% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Calais+5 | 7 | 2 | More facilities: Calais+5 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Calais+15 | 36 | 21 | More schools: Calais+15 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Calais+6 | 11 | 5 | More middle schools: Calais+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Calais+4 | 8 | 4 | More high schools: Calais+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Calais+4 | 6 | 2 | More facilities: Calais+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Liévin2.1 times as high | 3.2 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Liévin2.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Calais+2% | 8.0 | 7.9 | Higher rate: Calais+2% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Liévin+20% | 6.8 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Liévin+20% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Liévin+100% | 0.9 | 1.9 | Higher rate: Liévin+100% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Calais+10% | 13.5 | 12.2 | Higher rate: Calais+10% |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Calais+0.2 °C | 11.0°C | 10.8°C | Warmer: Calais+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,627 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Calais+4% | 737 | 711 | Wetter: Calais+4% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Liévin+5 days/year | 121 | 125 | More rainy days: Liévin+5 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Liévin+12 days/year | 31 | 43 | More frost days: Liévin+12 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Liévin+4 days/year | 2 | 6 | More hot days: Liévin+4 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Liévin+2 | 9 | 11 | More declarations: Liévin+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Calais+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Calais+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Low, with aggravating factors |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Calais2.6 times as high | 33.5 | 12.8 | Larger: Calais2.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Liévin+51 m | 5 m | 56 m | Higher: Liévin+51 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Pas-de-Calais (62) | Pas-de-Calais (62) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Calais Terres et Mers | Communauté d'agglomération de Lens - Liévin | |
| Urban unit | Calais | Douai-Lens | |
| Functional area | Calais | Lens - Liévin |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Calais vs Liévin at a glance
| Criterion | Calais | Liévin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 68,246 | 30,398 |
| Change over 10 years | −6.8% | −4.6% |
| Density per km² | 2,037 | 2,369 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,947 | 1,405 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,519 | 1,491 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 11.6 | 11.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.75% | 69.69% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 20,270 | 20,030 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 22.3% | 19.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 100% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.2 | 6.8 |
| Average temperature | 11.0°C | 10.8°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 33.5 | 12.8 |
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FAQ
Calais vs Liévin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Calais or Liévin?
By population, Calais: 68,246 inhabitants versus 30,398 for Liévin (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Calais is the 77th largest city in France, Liévin the 286th. By area, Calais is also the larger (33.5 km²).
How far is Calais from Liévin?
Calais and Liévin are 87 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Pas-de-Calais).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Calais or Liévin?
To buy an apartment, Calais is more expensive: €1,947 per m² (median price), versus €1,405 in Liévin (+39%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Calais or Liévin?
In Calais, half of the residents have a standard of living above €20,270 a year, versus €20,030 in Liévin (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Calais and Liévin in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Pas-de-Calais (62), in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures